Business Infrastructure Analst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at GSK. I carried out work that made a difference to my team and customers.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt instantly welcome into my team. Outside of my team everyone was very willing to give me time and help me in anyway they could.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager supported me throughout the year. He guided me on how to improve my skills and what pieces of work I could pick up to do this.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This varied throughout the year but to make sure I wasn't doing nothing I got involved in community events around the office.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility throughout the year and work that really counted.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Throughout the year I was pushed to develop my skills by my manager and the team around me. I believe this will really benefit me in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a really good atmosphere within the office. There is always something extra to get involved in.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a great support network. GSK as a whole are very experienced with dealing with placement students.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • This varies from department to department and the job role.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good. You are able to apply early to the graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes! there is about 200 placement students so there was a great community as well as organised events.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This is fairly high as I was situated very close to London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There wasn't too much where I lived but you aren't far from central London

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes. GSK run extra clubs, e.g. Tennis, Football etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

South West

October 2014

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